Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiisk - Reuters

Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiisk - Reuters

MOSCOW, May 3 - The mayor of the Russian port city of Novorossiisk has declared a state of emergency following a Ukrainian drone attack that damaged a grain terminal and several residential buildings. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, injured five people, including a woman in serious condition and two children [1].

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia had attacked Ukraine overnight with 183 drones and two ballistic missiles. However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine regarding the attack on Novorossiisk [1].

The mayor of Novorossiisk, Andrei Kravchenko, inspected the damage, which included debris scattered in front of apartment buildings, a crushed car, and blown-out windows and balconies hanging off the buildings' facade [1]. The governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region, Veniamin Kondratyev, reported that debris from falling drones had also damaged three storage units at a grain terminal in Novorossiisk, sparking a fire. No injuries were reported from this incident [1].

Delo Group, the owner of the damaged grain terminal, stated that a clear-up was underway and that a fire had been extinguished. The company assured that its terminals were operating normally in accordance with internal instructions and the instructions of relevant authorities and agencies [1].

This incident comes amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both countries engaged in a series of drone and missile attacks. The latest developments underscore the escalating nature of the conflict and the potential for further disruption to global supply chains, particularly in the energy and grain sectors.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/currency/US-DOLLAR-RUSSIAN-ROUBLE--2370597/news/Russia-declares-state-of-emergency-at-port-after-Ukrainian-drone-attack-on-Novorossiisk-49816368/
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-declares-state-emergency-port-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-novorossiisk-2025-05-03/